California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the California Class M Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are

explained in the California Motorcycle Handbook. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

California Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

Where should you direct your vision when making an emergency swerve?

a. At the road in front of you

b. At your handlebars

c. At the obstacle you are swerving round

d. At where you want to go

Question 1 of 30

Approaching a parked car, where should you position yourself?

a. In the left portion of the lane unless there is oncoming traffic

b. In the center portion of the lane

c. In the right portion of the lane

d. In the left portion of the lane regardless

Question 2 of 30

When you're passing a vehicle which could move into your lane, when should you use your horn?

a. If they have started to indicate

b. If you see the driver look over his/her shoulder

c. If they look like they're veering towards your lane

d. In all of these situations

Question 3 of 30

When should you take measures to guard against the driver of a parked car pulling a U-turn in front of you?

a. When they pull out sharply

b. When they are signaling left

c. Always

d. When they do not signal

Question 4 of 30

Approaching an intersection, a driver coming from your left appears to smile and nod you through. What should you do?

a. Progress across the intersection without stopping

b. Speed up to make room for him

c. Nod back in thanks

d. Continue to assume he hasn't seen you

Question 5 of 30

Riding on the highway, how long before you change lanes should you signal your intention?

a. 3 seconds

b. 4 seconds

c. 5 seconds

d. 2 seconds

Question 6 of 30

If you are in a high-risk area (intersection, shopping area, school or construction zone) what should you have covered?

a. Both brakes and the clutch

b. The rear brake and clutch

c. The front brake and clutch

d. The front and rear brakes

Question 7 of 30

When you see a hazard which requires evasion ahead, what should you do?

a. Wait until you get closer to decide on action

b. Maintain your present course and speed

c. Stop in all circumstances

d. Sound your horn and/or flash lights

Question 8 of 30

When should you switch off your high beam light at night?

a. When following or approaching another vehicle

b. When the road is well lit

c. When there is a vehicle behind you

d. In residential areas

Question 9 of 30

When you have to make an emergency swerve, what should your body position be?

a. Lean further over than the motorcycle leans

b. Lean as far as the motorcycle leans

c. Lean half as far as the motorcycle leans

d. Keep it upright

Question 10 of 30

On a suburban road, how far from a left or right turn should you begin using your turn signals?

a. 50 feet

b. 75 feet

c. 25 feet

d. 100 feet

Question 11 of 30

How can you get round the different view convex mirrors give you of traffic behind?

a. By moving your head forward and back

b. By practicing

c. By trial and error

d. It's not important

Question 12 of 30

What's the best way of overcoming your blind spot?

a. Twist your mirror with your hand

b. Glance to the side with your eyes

c. Move your head to change the view in your mirror

d. Turn your head to look into it

Question 13 of 30

Why should you assume a car driver hasn't seen you at night?

a. Because motorcycle lights are less bright than others

b. Drivers at night are more likely to be careless

c. They can't see because of their dashboard lights

d. Your lights can easily be lost in those of other vehicles

Question 14 of 30

As you approach a driver pulling out from your left, you should be aware that s/he is very likely to?

a. Misjudge your speed

b. Misjudge your distance away

c. Misjudge your speed and distance away

d. Deliberately try to harm you

Question 15 of 30

Which of these mistakes is the most common one made by motorcyclists involved in collisions?

a. Under braking the front and over braking the rear

b. Over braking both brakes

c. Over braking the front and under braking the rear

d. Under braking both brakes

Question 16 of 30

In an emergency, which of these should you NOT do?

a. Swerve then brake

b. Brake then swerve

c. Brake and swerve together

d. They are all correct depending on the situation

Question 17 of 30

When can you afford to ignore your mirrors?

a. In none of these situations

b. When stopped at an intersection

c. Before slowing down

d. Before changing lanes

Question 18 of 30

Which is these is not a potential hazard?

a. Street furniture (telephone poles, guardrails etc.)

b. Pedestrians on the sidewalk

c. Vehicles that are behind you

d. They all are

Question 19 of 30

Which of these should you wear to maximize your chances of avoiding collisions?

a. Brightly colored clothing

b. All of them

c. A brightly colored helmet

d. A reflective vest

Question 20 of 30

When should you not use your high beam headlight during the hours of darkness?

a. On the freeway

b. When it's foggy

c. In brightly lit areas

d. On quiet suburban roads

Question 21 of 30

When should you cancel your turn signals?

a. Once you are halfway through your turn

b. As soon as your turn is completed

c. As soon as you begin your turn

d. Once you are well away from the turn

Question 22 of 30

How can the tail lights of a car you're following help you with your judgment?

a. They can help you shelter behind the car

b. They can indicate rough surfaces or potholes

c. They can help you judge your passing maneuvers

d. They can light up the road surface behind the car

Question 23 of 30

You're riding along a road you know well at night. What should your speed be?

a. At the posted speed limit

b. Any of these depending on conditions

c. Faster than during the day

d. Slower than during the day

Question 24 of 30

When you park at the roadside, what angle to the curb should you take?

a.45° to 90°

b. Parallel

c.25° to 35°

d.10° to 20°

Question 25 of 30

When approaching two or more hazards, how should you adjust your speed?

a. Any of these options

b. Slow down to deal with them one at a time

c. Maintain your speed so you can swerve between the two

d. Speed up so you can get past them both at once

Question 26 of 30

When you're riding in a straight line, what should you do if your front wheel locks?

a. Keep on braking with the same force

b. Completely release the front brake, then reapply

c. Completely release the front brake and leave it off

d. Release both front and rear brakes

Question 27 of 30

The best place to be when taking a curve is?

a. Around the outside

b. Through the center

c. It depends on the circumstances

d. Around the inside

Question 28 of 30

In an emergency, how should you sound your horn?

a. Get on it and stay on it

b. One short beep

c. Any of these

d. A series of short beeps

Question 29 of 30

When is it especially important to flash your brake light?

a. In all of these situations

b. When you need to make a tight fast turn from a highway

c. When you are turning somewhere unexpected

d. When you are being tailgated

Question 30 of 30

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California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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